Lakers advance to second round, defeat Rockets in six games
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 98-78 in Game 6 to win their first-round playoff series 4-2. Led by LeBron James' 28 points, the Lakers dominated from the second quarter onward, advancing to the second round. They will face the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder next.
- ▪The Lakers won Game 6 by 20 points, closing out the series in six games.
- ▪LeBron James scored 28 points, including 14 in the second quarter alone.
- ▪The Lakers held the Rockets to 28.6% shooting from the field in the first half.
- ▪Rui Hachimura contributed 21 points with efficient three-point shooting.
- ▪The game was played at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
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